Presentation on theme: "Neptune By: Brooke and Jennifer Neptune gets its name from the ancient Roman god of the sea. Neptune gets its name from the ancient Roman god of the."— Presentation transcript:

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Neptune gets its name from the ancient Roman god of the sea. Neptune gets its name from the ancient Roman god of the sea. It is 2.8 billion miles from the sun, and 4.5 kilometers in diameter. It is 2.8 billion miles from the sun, and 4.5 kilometers in diameter.

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One day on plat Neptune is 16 hours 37 minutes. One day on plat Neptune is 16 hours 37 minutes. One year on planet Neptune is 165 years. One year on planet Neptune is 165 years.

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Neptune has 13 moons (Triton) moons. Neptune has 13 moons (Triton) moons. The planet is made up of ice, gas and thick soapy gas and mixture. The planet is made up of ice, gas and thick soapy gas and mixture.

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The average surface temperature of planet Neptune is 173°C. The average surface temperature of planet Neptune is 173°C.

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Interesting facts Methane gas makes the planet look blue. Methane gas makes the planet look blue. Wind speeds on Neptune are faster than any other planet. Wind speeds on Neptune are faster than any other planet. A German astronomer discovered Neptune with a tiny telescope. A German astronomer discovered Neptune with a tiny telescope.